User Reviews

Strengths: Frame and wheels are phenominal - good climber, great over the rough stuff, stable and fast on descents. A better bike than I am a rider.

Weaknesses: Well, I bought this used - it's a '98 I think, bought in 2010, so it needed a couple of things - but not much! Ditched the quirky handlebars for some slight riser bars and the front fork was frozen so I put on a Pilot I had sitting around and I just LOVE this bike.

Bottom Line:

I buy and refurb old road and mountain bikes and if I love them I keep them. This one is definitely a keeper - it's both my go-to bike for slopping around AND my bike when I want speed. I have much nicer bikes that sit unused while I go out and blast around worry-free on this baby. The geometry feels a bit hunched over to me (might be a bit too small) but it offers exceptional control, tight stable steering, fast stable descents, planted climbs - really just connects to the singletrack. Excellent bike and being steel, if taken care of, should last and last and offer that wonderful ride.

Submitted by
Jostein Fossbakk
a Cross Country Rider
from Tromsø, Norway

Date Reviewed: November 24, 2007

Strengths: This review is for the Scott comp racing with the Tange 696 LiteFlite tubing. (steelframe). It is light, very quick and responsive, but still rides smooth. A very nice and light steelframe.

Weaknesses: No Disctabs (on this bike I would´nt want any), Can rust if scratches are not taken care of. The geometry is originally suited for a short travel fork (60-70 mm)I use a 80 mm SID and it is no problem, it only rides better on the descents, but is still very quickturning.

Bottom Line:

This frame has amased me with its riding qualities. I got it as a gift from a friend, and suspected it to ride very well based on the kind of tubing used, its weight, and the geometry. All my expectations came true. I have ridden competitions with it that is very rocky and it is built very solid. I love my MB2, but have to (reluctantly)admit that this steelframe is lighter and have a more springy feel to it. I have grat fun with this bike.

This bike has the potential to be a fantastic hardtail. It's very light, climbs well, and flows beatifully down singletrack. The original Judy fork was too heavy and too soft, and the bar and stem need to be changed for a shorter stem / riser combo. Do that, and you're on to a winner.

My bike is a 1993 model. Not the lightest bike out there, but pretty damn good for a mid-level bike. The higher end Scotts had Tange Prestige tubing. My Schwinn has that tubeset and is too flexy for me (because I am too portly). This bike has held up very well over the years, and is still in great shape, even after some hard get-offs.

This bike kicks! This bike is a great racer. It is made for climbing and fast singletrack. It isn't set up as a great decender but it hasn't stopped me yet.....What is the difference between pink and purple??? YOUR GRIP!! Hang the Hell on and lets haul!! I gave this bike 5 flaming turds for value and overall rating since it handles everything that stands in it's way...!

Weaknesses: Seat post squeaks. Poor quality rims (ZAC 19). Until I stripped the Judy SL down and upped the travel to 100mm (changing the fork oil while I was at it) they felt very stiff and jumpy.

Bottom Line:

A top rate entry level bike. If your looking for a bike that doesn't need upgrading then stay clear. This bike does!In particular the rims (already beginning to mark and warp) although i dont think the spec that i got was a standard Scott spec. Also going to upgrade the brakes to Hayes or Hope hydraulic disks when i have the cash. The poor braking performance propably has something to do with the poor quality rims (again!) but with extreme stopping power this bike will be unstopable!

Weaknesses: THIS BIKE IS A JOKE I CAN'T BELIEVE I SPENT £600 ON SOMETHING THAT LOOKS LIKE A GIRLS BIKE.IVE ALREADY BROKEN TWO FRAMES,TWO WHEELS,ONE SEAT POST,AND A SET OF FORKS. ALL THE BOYS AT SCHOOL TAKE THE PI££ WHEN I TURN UP ON MY SCOTT, I WISH I WOULD HAVE KEPT MY ZASKAR WHICH IS ONE OF THE BEST BIKES MONEY CAN BUY.THANKS SCOTT

Bottom Line:

DON'T EVEN CONSIDER BUYING ONE OF THESE,A ZASKAR IS WHAT YOU WANT. THE SCOTT ONLY DESERVES ONE FLAMING FART BECAUSE IT'S GOT NICE VALVE CAPS.

THIS BIKE IS A REPLACEMENT FOR MY MARIN BEAR VALLEY SE WHITCH WAS STOLEN! THIS BIKE RULES! ITS FAR SUPERIOR TO THE MARIN IN EVERY WAY.THIS BIKE INSPIRES CONFIDENCE AND LETS YOU DO THINGS YOU ONLY DREAMED OF BEFORE.

Excellent on singletrack. Now that suspension is upgraded to ManitouSX it's great on the downhills too. This is a fun bike to thrash around. Very predictable handling. Responsive climbing. Fits like a glove.

Bought it second-hand, 18 months old, for NZ$500 (USS250). Bargain. Terrific controlability, short wheelbase handling, light weight. Not sure about the Gripshift or LX brake pads, but the rest of the drivetrain is top-notch.

Strengths: The frame is what basically makes this bike. Light, strong and very well-balanced. The LX-serie does the job too. Personally I was very surprised by the handeling of the T2. An allround very nice suspension fork at a decent price.

Weaknesses: The brake levers and brakes are not quality on the same level as the rest. Havent had serious truoble, but it could be starting

Submitted by
Fernando Tibau
a Cross-Country Rider
from Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)

Date Reviewed: April 14, 1999

Strengths: Frame, Brakes, Crankset, Rims

Weaknesses: Suspension, Pedals, Brake Levers

Bottom Line:

I'm 210 lb. The bike flexes a little bit in the biggest bumps but gives comfort and doesn’t brake. My frame has several falls and no problems. Brake boosters are imperative! Also it should have received a stronger suspension (like Judy XC). Scott pedals should not like mud as they do. LX Brake pads and TEKTRO Brake Levers... forget about it! Overall: 3.

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